N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 507.50

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Ed 507.50 - Comprehensive Family and Consumer Science Education Teacher

(a) To be certified as a comprehensive family and consumer science education teacher, an individual shall meet the qualifications for certification as a career and technical education teacher as provided in Ed 507.02 and meet the requirements of (b) and (c) below.

(b) In addition to the requirements of (c) below, a candidate for certification as a comprehensive family and consumer science education teacher shall have the following skills, competencies, and knowledge through a combination of academic and supervised practical experiences:

(1) In the area of human development, early childhood, and parenting, the candidate shall be able to:

a. Analyze principles of human growth and development throughout the lifespan;

b. Analyze and evaluate roles and responsibilities of parenting and parenting practices;

c. Identify strategies that promote growth and development over an individual's life span;

d. Identify external support systems that provide services for parents;

e. Identify career paths within the fields of human services and early childhood education;

f. Integrate curriculum and instruction to meet children's developmental needs and interests;

g. Create a safe and healthy learning environment and collaborative relationships with or for children;

h. Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards and practices related to working with children and families; and

i. Demonstrate knowledge of and appreciation for diverse perspectives, needs, and characteristics of individuals and families;

(2) In the area of family and interpersonal relationships, the candidate shall be able to:

a. Identify external community resources that provide services to parents and families;

b. Comprehend and apply knowledge of the development of interpersonal relationships;

c. Comprehend and utilize principles of social resources management;

d. Demonstrate understanding of cross-cultural communication styles; and

e. Demonstrate knowledge of family's needs and priorities throughout the life cycle;

(3) In the area of consumer education and resource management, the candidate shall be able to:

a. Identify essential family and individual needs for food, clothing, shelter, and nutrition and how families meet those essential needs in different ways;

b. Describe how the resources of time, energy, skill, and money are used to fulfill needs;

c. Describe effective consumer practices and personal resource management strategies;

d. Evaluate the effect of consumer practices on the environment; and

e. Analyze technologies available to families and evaluate their effect on family function; and

(4) In the area of nutrition, food preparation, and wellness, the candidate shall be able to:

a. Identify the factors that influence nutrition and wellness practices over an individual's lifespan;

b. Identify the nutritional needs of individuals and families at all different ages;

c. Identify the impact of science and technology on nutrition, food composition, and preparation safety;

d. Demonstrate knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures within a foods lab setting; and

e. Acquire, prepare, and use foods to meet nutritional needs of individuals and families at all different ages.

(c) In addition to the requirements above, a candidate for certification as a comprehensive family and consumer science education teacher in New Hampshire shall have skills, competencies, and knowledge in one of the following areas through a combination of academic and supervised practical experiences:

(1) In the area of housing, interiors, textiles, and apparel management and design, the candidate shall be able to:

a. Identify the properties, characteristics, and uses of fibers and textiles;

b. Identify career opportunities in textiles, apparel, fashion, housing, and interiors industries;

c. Identify financial and legal aspects and industry standards impacted by local, state, and national housing policy issues;

d. Assess apparel decisions in terms of value, function, design, and appearance;

e. Apply elements and principles of design in the selection of textile and apparel products;

f. Define basic skills needed to produce, alter, and repair textile products and apparel;

g. Evaluate fibers, design concepts, and construction techniques in textile products;

h. Demonstrate evidence of skills and knowledge to teach students about safety of equipment used to produce, alter, and repair products and apparel within a lab setting;

i. Demonstrate knowledge related to decisions involving space allocations, space planning, and technological influences on housing and its environment; and

j. Compare architectural styles, furniture designs, and floor plans; or

(2) ln the area of hospitality, tourism, and facilities, the candidate shall be able to:

a. Explore the career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry;

b. Apply the concepts of service to meet customer expectations;

c. Identify organizational skills related to the management of functions, programs, events, and travel;

d. Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping standards and procedures; and

e. Demonstrate knowledge of procedures and standards applied to safety, security, housekeeping, and environmental issues.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 507.50

#8229, eff 12-17-04 (renumbered by #9157, from Ed 507.42); EXPIRED: 12-17-12; New. #11154, eff 8-16-16; renumbered by #12603 (formerly Ed 507.48)